Empires & The Mongol Empire Quiz

What is an empire?

• A small local government

• A group of states or countries under a single supreme authority

• A religious institution

• A form of democracy

Why have countries historically built empires?

• For entertainment

• To protect culture

• To gain power and wealth

• To avoid conflict

What is imperialism?

• The policy of extending a country's power through diplomacy or military force

• A democratic form of leadership

• The peaceful exchange of cultures

• The isolation of a country

What is the ruler of an empire typically called?

• Chancellor

• King

• Emperor

• Prime Minister

Which of the following is a known historical empire?

• Greenlandic Alliance

• Swiss Confederation

• Mongol Empire

• Icelandic Republic

Who founded the Mongol Empire?

• Kublai Khan

• Batu Khan

• Temüjin (Genghis Khan)

• Timur

What year was Genghis Khan declared Great Khan of the Mongols?

• 1106

• 1306

• 1206

• 1162

Which military strategies did the Mongols use?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Naval warfare

• Mobile cavalry and psychological warfare

• Siege towers

What was the "Pax Mongolica"?

• A period of stability and trade across Eurasia

• A Mongolian battle chant

• A peace treaty with China

• A military alliance between tribes

Which of the following was NOT one of the Mongol Empire’s khanates?

• Ilkhanate

• Gupta Empire

• Yuan Dynasty

• Golden Horde